May 2 Shawnee Museums and Libraries Calendar

KayShawn Whitworth, 6, and his sister Makayla Whitworth, 4, both of Kansas City, Mo., work together to treat a "patient" in the play-hospital area of Wonderscope Children's Museum on Friday. The siblings were among children attending the museum's New Year's Eve event, Wonder Eve.

• Jo Ho Storyteller, 10-11 a.m. May 16. Storytime theme is “My Big Purple Crayon.” Each family will receive a free book to take home. Free. Groups of 10 or more must pre-register.

• New Immigrants and the American Dream: Spotlight on Mexico. 10-11 a.m. May 19. Hear one area family’s story of immigrating to the Kansas City suburbs and how their Mexican culture evolved. Family event includes artifacts, music, crafts and Mexican food. Free.

Shawnee Town 1929

• Speakers Series: Native American Missionization in Kansas, 7 p.m. May 8. Assistant professor of history Tai Edwards will discuss the impact that mission work and the federal Indian policy had on Native Americans. Learn how attempts to “civilize” native communities resulted in upheaval, relocation and near decimation of an ancient lifestyle.

• Old Shawnee Days, May 31-June 3.

Museum grounds open for self-guided tours 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, from March through October. Admission is $1 for children, $3 for adults. Visitors center, gift shop and historical exhibit open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, year-round. School programs available.